Youth Justice Act 2005

to specify the general principles of justice in respect of youth;

to provide for the administration of justice in respect of youth;

to provide how a youth who has committed, or is alleged to have committed, an offence is to be dealt with;

to ensure that a youth who has committed an offence is made aware of his or her obligations (and rights) under the law and of the consequences of contravening the law;

to ensure that a youth who has committed an offence is given appropriate treatment, punishment and rehabilitation;

to continue in existence the Juvenile Court, established by the repealed Act, as the Youth Justice Court.